Hardware Reverse Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Hardware Reverse Engineer to join our User Acceptance Testing team. In this role, you will analyze existing in-market smart home security products to understand their design, components, and functionality. Your insights will drive compatibility initiatives and product improvements across our security device ecosystem.

This position is suitable for people with disabilities and veterans with relevant experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Systematically teardown and analyze smart home security devices (cameras, doorbells, sensors, hubs), documenting each step to understand their hardware architecture
• Identify key components in security cameras, motion sensors, and video doorbells including image sensors, wireless chipsets, and power management systems
• Identify chip manufacturers, part numbers, and specifications on PCBs and components
• Research component manufacturers and suppliers using online resources to trace the origin of each part
• Document detailed component listings with manufacturer information and current market pricing
• Document communication protocols used in smart security ecosystems (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.)
• Analyze battery life optimization techniques in wireless security devices
• Analyze cloud connectivity methods and local processing capabilities

• Create comprehensive technical reports detailing product construction, component sourcing, and functionality

   

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Good written and spoken English 
• From 3 years  of experience in hardware reverse engineering or related fields
• Strong knowledge of IoT communication protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Zigbee)
• Experience with video/audio capture systems and related hardware
• Understanding of sensor technologies (PIR, image sensors, microphones)

• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills

   

Nice to have

• Experience reading and creating schematics and PCB layouts
• Familiarity with battery technologies and power management systems
• Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures